Issue No. 74 · The Deal Drop
4
Properties
$200K
Top Revenue
36%
Top ROI
📋 What’s Inside This Drop
Four different angles, four different markets — here’s the quick read on what’s worth a deeper look this drop.
Property 1 — Burnsville, NC: $1M STR opportunity generating projected ~$175K/year (~18% ROI) with 270° Blue Ridge Mountain views, luxury outdoor amenities, and a fully turnkey setup just 30 minutes from Asheville.
Property 2 — Spring, TX: $399K STR opportunity generating projected ~$145K/year (~36% ROI) with a private pool, value-add potential, and an affordable entry point just north of Houston.
Property 3 — Columbus, OH: $699K STR opportunity generating projected ~$200K/year (~27% ROI) with 8 bedrooms, two kitchens, and a prime location minutes from Ohio State, the Short North, and Downtown Columbus.
Property 4 — Palm Coast, FL: $580K duplex generating projected ~$120K/year (~22% ROI) with two turnkey 3BR/2BA units, offering multiple income strategies in a growing coastal market.
🏠 The Properties
We pressure-tested hundreds of listings this week. Here’s the shortlist — ranked by projected ROI after expenses.
📋 4 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,703 sqft
🏷️ Price: $999,999
💵 Projected Annual: $175K
📈 Est. Gross ROI: 18%
Why it made the cut:
270° panoramic Blue Ridge Mountain views from a private 2.2-acre mountaintop setting
Fully furnished and turnkey, ready to generate income from day one
Spacious 4-bedroom layout with multiple fireplaces and a second kitchen for larger groups
Premium outdoor amenities including a hot tub, wraparound porch, gazebo, fire features, treehouse, and expansive patios
Just 30 minutes from Asheville, with easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking, waterfalls, and year-round attractions
Private fainting goats create a memorable guest experience that helps the property stand out from competing rentals
📋 4 Beds • 2 Baths • 2,458 sqft
🏷️ Price: $399,000
💵 Projected Annual: $145K
📈 Est. Gross ROI: 36%
Why it made the cut:
Flexible layout with potential for 5 bedrooms, ideal for larger group bookings
Private pool and oversized backyard with room to add a hot tub, putting green, fire pit, or other high-impact guest amenities
Garage conversion potential creates the opportunity for a game room to further increase guest appeal and revenue
Convenient location near The Woodlands, Bush Intercontinental Airport, ExxonMobil Campus, and Houston's top attractions, supporting year-round demand
Strong value-add opportunity to create a standout experience property capable of commanding higher nightly rates
📋 8 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,912 sqft
🏷️ Price: $699,000
💵 Projected Annual: $200K
📈 Est. Gross ROI: 27%
Why it made the cut:
8-bedroom layout with two kitchens, three full baths, and two laundry areas—ideal for large groups
Extensive renovations already completed, including updated kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, windows, electrical, and plumbing
Rare off-street parking for up to 9 vehicles, a major advantage in this market
Minutes from Ohio State, the Short North, and Downtown Columbus, supporting strong year-round demand
Excellent value-add opportunity to create a premium "Super Property" with updated design and furnishings to command higher nightly rates
📋 6 Beds • 4 Baths • 2,800 sqft
🏷️ Price: $579,900
💵 Projected Annual: $120K
📈 Est. Gross ROI: 22%
Why it made the cut:
Two fully equipped 3BR/2BA units—ideal for larger groups, multi-family stays, or dual bookings
Live in one unit and rent the other, or maximize income by operating both as short-term rentals
Brand-new construction with modern finishes, quartz countertops, screened lanais, and private fenced backyards
2-car garage for each unit with potential to add guest-focused amenities and increase revenue
Flexible investment opportunity for STRs, mid-term rentals, or corporate housing
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📍 Market of the Week: Columbus, Ohio
Why Columbus continues to gain momentum with STR investors: exceptional market fundamentals, rising occupancy, and a diverse demand base are driving consistent performance in one of the Midwest's strongest urban rental markets.
The three levers driving performance right now:
Demand is accelerating — With a 91 Rental Demand Score, occupancy has climbed to 67% (+4.2% YoY), signaling strong demand across leisure, university, business, and event-driven travel.
Revenue growth despite lower nightly rates — Annual revenue has increased (+2.5%) even as ADR has softened slightly, indicating that stronger occupancy is more than offsetting pricing pressure.
Expanding market with resilient demand — Active listings have grown (+7.8%), yet occupancy continues to improve, suggesting the market is successfully absorbing new supply while maintaining healthy booking activity.
Columbus is a high-occupancy, demand-driven Midwest STR market where diversified travel demand continues to fuel growth, even as new inventory enters the market.
🎯 Your Shortcut: The Market Match Call
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— The Deal Drop Team 💧